Here are things you need to know before hiring a Filipino helper in Sarawak.
Use a licensed agency
To legally hire Filipino helpers in Malaysia, you must use a Philippines accredited Malaysian agency. This is a compulsory requirement by the Philippines authorities, as the Philippines government has strict welfare and monitoring requirements for their Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Common restrictions for non-compliance include inability for your Filipino helper to leave the Philippines even if she obtains a visa approval in Sarawak or Malaysia. Secondly, holiday restrictions are also common, whereby your Filipino helper is unable to return to the job after returning to the Philippines for a holiday.
Register the helper's contract with a Malaysian employment agency accredited by the Philippines Migrant Worker Office (KL)
When hiring a Filipino helper, you must sign the standard employment contract set by the Philippines Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) (previously known as the Philippines Overseas Employment Administration or POEA) with the helper. This contract must be verified by the Philippines Migrant Worker Office (MWO) (previously known as the Philippines Overseas Labour Office or POLO) in Kuala Lumpur.For the first 2 contracts or first 4 years of employment, the contract must be registered with a Malaysian agency accredited by the Philippines Migrant WorkerOffice.It is also compulsory to pay your Filipino helper the salary set by the MWO. Currently, the monthly salary of a Filipino helper in Malaysia is RM1800 and Filipino helpers are entitled to one rest day a week or the mandated overtime pay.
Overseas Employment Certificate
All Filipino helpers must obtain an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) to legally leave the Philippines for employment abroad. This can be obtained by the Philippines or Malaysian agency for the helper.
Calling Visa application
You may apply for a calling visa for your Filipino helper in Sarawak. Kindly note that the process may take up to 120 days for approval. So planning early is advisable.
Restrictions for Filipino helpers in Sarawak
There is an immigration visa limit of 6 years for Filipino helpers in Sarawak. This means that if your Filipino helper has worked with you for a consecutive 6 years (or 3 contracts), they will have to return to the Philippines first before applying for a new work permit application to work in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Hereis a brief guideline on how much you can expect to spend to hire a Filipino helper in Sarawak.
Tell us what you need
Describe your situation and we’ll tell you which pass fits it, what it costs and how long it takes.
Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm · WhatsApp 1 business day · Email 1–2 business days